How to remove software that generates redirects to browsinglive.net

What kind of website is browsinglive.net?

Browsinglive.net is a fake search engine discovered by our research team during the analysis of the Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker. This website cannot provide search results and redirects to genuine Internet search sites. Illegitimate search engines typically collect information about their visitors. Browser hijackers promote pages like browsinglive.net by modifying browser settings.

Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker overview

In most cases, browser hijackers reassign browsers' homepages, default search engines, and new tab/window URLs to the addresses of endorsed webpages. Hence, whenever a user opens a new browser tab/window or enters a search query into the URL bar – they are redirected to the promoted site.

Safe Browsing Live endorses browsinglive.net in this manner. However, it may push other pages, and browsinglive.net might be promoted by different software as well.

Usually, fake search engines cannot generate search results and redirect to legitimate Internet search websites. At the time of research, browsinglive.net redirected to the Yahoo search engine (search.yahoo.com). However, it could lead elsewhere since factors such as user geolocation might influence redirects.

It is pertinent to mention that browser-hijacking software may use persistence-ensuring techniques, such as denying access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to prevent users from recovering their browsers.

Data-tracking abilities are standard for bowser hijackers, and this is true of Safe Browsing Live. Targeted information may include: browsing and search engine histories, browser cookies, log-in credentials, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, etc. The collected information can be monetized via sale to third-parties.

To summarize, the presence of software like Safe Browsing Live on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Fake search engine examples

We have examined countless illegitimate search engines; trustedsourcessearch.com, securesearchtech.net, securedwebsearch.com, safety-searches.net, and safescopesearch.com are just some of our newest articles.

Typically, these websites and the software endorsing them appear harmless and handy. Users may be enticed by promises of various features, which are rarely operational. Remember that even if a webpage or piece of software works exactly as advertised – that is not definitive proof of either legitimacy or safety.

How did Safe Browsing Live install on my computer?

We downloaded Safe Browsing Live from its "official" promotional webpage. Aside from such deceptive download pages, browser hijackers are endorsed on scam sites. They are primarily accessed via redirects caused by websites using rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, misspelled URLs, spam browser notifications, and adware.

The bundling marketing technique – packing regular program installers with unwanted/malicious additions – is also used to distribute browser hijackers.

These pre-packed installation setups can be downloaded from freeware and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks, and other suspicious sources. The risk of allowing bundled content into the system is furthered by inattentiveness during installation (e.g., ignoring terms, skipping steps/sections, using "Quick/Easy" settings, etc.).

Additionally, browser-hijacking software is spread by intrusive adverts. Some of these advertisements can execute scripts to perform stealthy downloads/installations upon being clicked.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We highly recommend researching software before downloading or purchasing. Another recommendation is to download only from official and verified channels. When installing, it is essential to study terms and options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of all supplements (e.g., apps, extensions, tools, etc.).

We advise vigilance when browsing, as fake and malicious online content usually appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, despite their harmless appearance – intrusive ads redirect to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., scam-promoting, gambling, adult dating, etc.).

Should you keep encountering adverts/redirects of this kind, check your system and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Safe Browsing Live, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Appearance of browsinglive.net redirecting to the Yahoo search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker:

Website promoting Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is Safe Browsing Live?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove browsinglive.net homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove browsinglive.net redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window: look for any recently installed suspicious applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Safe Browsing Live" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "Safe Browsing Live", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.browsinglive.net) below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "browsinglive.net", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the safe browsing live browser hijacker, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "Safe Browsing Live", as well as all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable "Safe Browsing Live", remove hxxp://browsinglive.net and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".

In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with safe browsing live browser hijacker removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the safe browsing live browser hijacker, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the purpose of forcing users to visit browsinglive.net website?

Software that produces rogue redirects is developed for profit. In other words, the developers/publishers generate revenue by forcing users to visit webpages like browsinglive.net.

Is visiting browsinglive.net a threat to my privacy?

Fake search engines usually collect and sell information about their visitors. Hence, visiting pages like browsinglive.net is considered a minor privacy threat.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are most commonly distributed via deceptive promotional webpages, bundled installation setups, online scams, freeware and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Safe Browsing Live browser hijacker?

Combo Cleaner can scan systems and eliminate detected browser-hijacking applications. It is noteworthy that manual removal (performed without the aid of security tools) might not be an ideal solution. In cases where multiple browser hijackers are present, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. Additionally, removal-related settings might be inaccessible when browser-hijacking software is installed. Therefore, it is paramount to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.